Fundraiser (Corporate Partnerships)

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare charity is searching for a Corporate Partnerships Lead in Cambridge to drive impactful relationships and expand its corporate partnerships. The role involves securing new partnerships and managing existing accounts, vital for the organisation's innovative healthcare projects. The position offers competitive benefits and a collaborative work culture, aiming to make a significant impact on healthcare.

Benefits

25+ days holiday

Birthday leave

Enhanced parental pay

EAP access

Health cash plan

Cycle-to-work scheme

NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Proven track record in corporate partnerships or business development, ideally managing six-figure relationships.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to engage senior stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and a focus on delivering shared value.

Responsibilities

• Securing new high-value corporate partnerships through research and outreach.
• Managing a portfolio of accounts (£20k–£40k p.a.).
• Meeting income targets and contributing to the charity’s long-term strategic objectives.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Project management

Strategic mindset

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06.06.2025

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Job Description:

We are seeking a proactive Corporate Partnerships Lead to grow impactful relationships and help drive the future of healthcare.

Location: Cambridge (minimum 2 days/week in the office)

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week) – part-time (4 days/week) considered

Contract: Permanent

About the Role

As Corporate Partnerships Lead, you will play a pivotal role in expanding the charity’s portfolio of corporate partners. This is an exciting dual-focus role – driving new business and nurturing existing relationships – at a time of ambitious growth and transformational healthcare projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Securing new high-value corporate partnerships through research, outreach and compelling proposals
• Managing a portfolio of accounts (£20k–£40k p.a.), ensuring relationships are productive, engaging and long-lasting
• Aligning corporate goals with charitable aims to build mutually beneficial partnerships
• Leading bespoke stewardship plans and working closely with fundraising and marketing teams
• Meeting income targets and contributing to the charity’s long-term strategic objectives

This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking fundraising team making a tangible impact on healthcare innovation.

About You

You’ll be a confident relationship-builder with:

• A proven track record in corporate partnerships or business development, ideally managing six-figure relationships
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to engage senior stakeholders
• A strategic mindset with a focus on delivering shared value
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Passion for partnership-led fundraising and commitment to the charity’s mission

Experience in the charity sector and knowledge of the Cambridge or East Anglia business community would be an advantage.

About the Organisation

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of a respected healthcare charity supporting one of the world’s leading hospitals. The organisation is at the heart of two ground-breaking projects – the development of the Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital and the Cambridge Children’s Hospital.

These transformational initiatives aim to revolutionise care regionally, nationally and globally.

With a collaborative culture and supportive environment, the team is driven by innovation, integrity and ambition. Employee benefits include 25+ days’ holiday, birthday leave, enhanced parental pay, EAP access, health cash plan, cycle-to-work scheme, NHS discounts and more.